Let The Alleluias Ring! (Introit And Benediction): Choral Instrumental Pak
By David Lantz III / By Pamela Stewart
Item: 35-PK00279188
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Description
Uses: Easter, Eastertide
Scripture: Mark 16:6; Matthew 28:6-10
A resurrection flourish is found in this useful service music set. An opening Introit for Easter sets the alleluias free with clarion gestures. The choir dialogues effectively with the organ and optional brass. The final Benediction recalls the joy of the opening Introit and adds a festive punctuation of Easter
praise. Duration: ca. 3:18.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00279188
More about this title
About the Composer: David Lantz III
David Lantz III brings classroom experience and compositional expertise together as a full-time vocal music educator in Pennsylvania's public schools. His catalog of roughly 500 published works spans sacred and secular choral music, orchestral writing, symphonic band arrangements, jazz ensembles, and chamber pieces across major American publishers.
Beyond the composing desk, Lantz works as a music editor and engraver, directs church choirs, and performs regularly as a bassist and vocalist in pop and jazz settings. He shares his northeastern Pennsylvania home with his wife, composer Marti Lunn Lantz, and their five musically active children.
Why we love this
The pairing of Introit and Benediction gives you two substantial moments from a single, cohesive piece. Lantz's writing here balances choir, organ, and optional brass in a way that feels genuinely collaborative rather than layered on top; each voice has real work and real moments to shine. For churches and schools alike, this is practical Easter repertoire with legitimate musical architecture.
What to expect
The Introit unfolds with a sense of proclamation; alleluias are not understated here but delivered with genuine flourish and joy. The Benediction returns to that festive energy, creating a bookended feeling of celebration that sends the congregation or audience out with unmistakable Easter hope.
Who it's for
This works beautifully for church choirs preparing Easter services, especially those with organ and brass resources available. Secondary school choirs looking for substantial but achievable Easter repertoire will find the writing accessible without feeling slight.
How to get the most out of it
- Rehearse the choir and organ separately first, then bring them together once each section understands their independence. The dialogue depends on both parts being secure.
- If you include the optional brass, ensure they understand the clarion gesture style Lantz calls for. Bright articulation and crisp releases will define the Easter character.
- Balance matters here. The alleluias should feel energetic without drowning out the organ's harmonic foundation or forcing the choir into oversinging.
- Take advantage of the script references to Mark 16:6 and Matthew 28:6-10. Singers who know these passages will find deeper meaning in the musical gestures.
How to use it
Use this as the anchor of an Easter service or concert, letting the Introit open the celebration and the Benediction provide a strong closing statement. Alternatively, space them apart within a longer program to frame other seasonal music with moments of high, unified brightness.
Skills your students will build
- Singing in dialogue with instrumental partners while maintaining independence
- Stylistic control of alleluia articulation and phrasing
- Ensemble balance with choir, organ, and optional brass
- Interpreting liturgical texts with appropriate musical character and energy